Swiss university hospitals, under pressure from high electricity prices, personnel costs, and necessary investments, reported financial losses last year. Werner Kübler, director of the University Hospital Basel, expressed concern about the increasing strain on healthcare services, stating that while patient…
At a recent roundtable led by Federal Councillor Elisabeth Baume-Schneider, Swiss health sector stakeholders agreed on a plan to save approximately 300 million francs annually starting in 2026. As healthcare premiums rise for the third consecutive year, projected to increase…
Swiss Health Minister Elisabeth Baume-Schneider announced plans to save 300 million francs per year in the healthcare system starting in 2026. This initiative, discussed in a recent roundtable with healthcare stakeholders, represents about 1% of premium revenues. The group aims…
The Swiss Federal Court has ruled that health insurers can require policyholders to use a ‘gatekeeper’ model when they engage in uncoordinated healthcare seeking, known as ‘doctor hopping.’ This ruling stems from a case involving a patient who sought multiple…
Esther Wiesendanger, co-manager of the Permanence Winterthur practice, faces a major funding challenge following a Swiss Federal Court ruling prohibiting additional fees for medical services provided during evenings and weekends. This decision impacts practices that already cover a significant portion…
